The State of North Carolina has allowed self-driving vehicles since 2017.

Alphabet subsidiary Waymo is preparing for a phased rollout of its ride-hailing service in Charlotte. It currently operates in 10 markets, including Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Young drivers are at high risk of crashes due to contributing factors such as inexperience, distractions and unfamiliarity with today’s ever-evolving and complex vehicle technology, according to ...